JOB
This announcement will be used to fill a Full-Time, Regular, Represented, Safety-Sensitive Custodial Worker position in the Facilities Division of the Department of Central Services.
This is routine custodial work in the care and maintenance of public buildings and grounds.
Nature and Variety of Work
Work involves responsibility for the efficient performance of a variety of custodial, minor building maintenance, and ground maintenance tasks in and around public buildings. Work generally is performed in accordance with established procedures, but specific instructions may be given on unusual jobs or problems. Work is subject to inspection by a superior for maintenance of established standards of cleanliness and compliance with instructions. The work environment is characterized by conditions which may be dusty and dirty, by disagreeable odors, and by the lifting of heavy articles.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Examples of Duties
Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; washes walls, woodwork, and venetian blinds; dusts books and desks
Picks up litter, empty bottles, and tree and shrub trimmings; sweeps walks, mows grass, and edges walkways; plants, fertilizes, and waters flower beds, grass, and shrubbery; shovels snow
Raises and lowers flags as appropriate; performs routine painting work
Cleans rest rooms and replenishes supplies; polishes brass; changes venetian cords and light bulbs
Moves furniture and equipment; makes minor repairs and adjustments
Opens and closes buildings; runs errands as required; loads and unloads materials
Operates routine equipment and machinery
Performs related work as required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Some knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures.
Ability to:
Learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, lawn mowers, and other buildings and grounds custodial equipment
Exercise care in the use of cleaning materials and equipment
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Preference will be given to those candidates who possess the following:
At least two (2) years of commercial cleaning, maintenance of hard surface floors, and carpet cleaning.